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Corporate Communications tells OCFA’s story with transparency, accuracy, and purpose. This team leads internal and external communications, responds to media inquiries, supports emergency incidents, and drives public awareness through education campaigns and community outreach. From crisis response to everyday storytelling, they ensure OCFA’s voice remains clear, timely, and connected to the people we serve.
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Podcast - Hot Pursuit
Join hosts OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Scott Kuhlman and Sophia Champieux as they take you behind the scenes of Orange County's most compelling fire investigations. From arson to accidental blazes, twice a month we'll explore a new case that uncovers the science, intuition, and human stories behind the flames. Through interviews with experts, fire investigators, law enforcement, and forensic specialists, Hot Pursuit offers an insider's look at how these mysterious and often chilling fires are solved. Discover the untold stories that rise from the ashes, one fire at a time.
Executive Producer: Kevin Hansen
Hosts: Sophia Champieux & Scott Kuhlman
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#NorteFire Community Information Hotline
An information hotline has been established for community members with questions about the Norte Fire. Please call 714-628-7085 for information.
#NorteFire Evacuation Update
• San Clemente Zone 13: Full repopulation. Residents may return home.
• San Juan Capistrano Zone 10: Partial repopulation, limited to the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the landfill off La Pata. >>>
Please review the accompanying map for the reopened areas. All other evacuation orders remain in effect. Those areas remain threatened due to an active fire line and windy conditions, with a heat advisory also in effect.
Video description: In this 1-minute, 42-second video,>>>
an Orange County Sheriff’s sergeant and an OCFA PIO stand outdoors, providing a Norte Fire update about evacuations and road closures. Both wear uniforms and address the camera, with trees and street signs behind them. On-screen captions accompany their remarks.
#NorteFire Incident Update
Crews worked throughout the night to attack the fire and strengthen containment lines. The fire remains at 570 acres and is now 5% contained.
As reported yesterday, six homes have been damaged or destroyed. The cause remains under investigation.
Today, crews will continue working to increase containment and get residents back home as soon as it is safe to do so.
Video description: In this 40-second video, an OCFA PIO in a yellow wildland jacket provides a Norte Fire update while standing in front of a fire engine.
#NorteFire Incident Update
Deputy Incident Commander Battalion Chief Mike Yeun provides an update on the fire, which is currently at 570 acres with 0% containment.
All evacuation orders remain in effect. Crews will continue working throughout the night to protect homes and keep our communities safe.
Video description: This 46-second video shows OCFA Battalion Chief Mike Yeun providing a Norte Fire update inside a fire station.
An overnight shelter has been established to provide assistance for those affected by the #NorteFire. The shelter will open at 8 pm: Boys & Girls Club - 1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano.
· Animals WILL be allowed
· Bring your medications
· Please no unsolicited donations
For residents of SJC under mandatory evacuation orders, @OCAnimalCare is open to house dogs, cats, and small pets: 1630 Victory Road, Tustin
For residents of SC & SJC, the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter will be accepting pets: 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. The shelter is accepting animals until 7 pm and will reopen at 7 am.
#NorteFire press conference tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.
Division 3 Fire Chief Mark Backoff provides an update on the Norte Fire, currently estimated at 450+ acres.
For the latest updates, follow @OCFireAuthority on social media. Visit https://ocsheriff.gov/nortefire for evacuation zone maps.
#NorteFire
Video description: Division Chief Mark Backoff stands in front of an OCFA vehicle while giving an update on the Norte Fire.
A PIO is available at the media staging location at Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte to conduct media interviews.
The fire is currently at 465 acres.
#NorteFire
#NorteFire: For the most current evacuation and shelter information, visit the link below.
If you are under an evacuation order, leave now. Please avoid the fire area.
Resources During a Disaster | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department
News & InformationThe Norte Fire is currently burning in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente.For updated information ...
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The fire continues to grow. Please avoid the area. Four homes off Via La Mirada in San Juan Capistrano have been impacted.
#NorteFire
#NorteFire evacuation shelters are available at:
• San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.
• San Clemente Community Center
100 Calle Seville, San Clemente.
If you are under an evacuation order, leave now.
For current evacuation zone locations and maps, please visit the following:
#NorteFire
Resources Before a Disaster | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department
Are You Prepared for All Hazards?When a natural or human-caused disaster strikes Orange County, residents may be req...
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Current acreage is 250 acres. Please continue to avoid the area.
#NorteFire
Additional evacuation orders are in place for San Clemente Zone 13.
#NorteFire
Evacuation orders are in place for San Juan Zones 4, 5, and 10 and San Clemente Zone 12. If you are in one of these zones, leave immediately.
#NorteFire
Media staging will be at Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte.
#NorteFire
The fire is at 50 acres at this time. Structures are threatened. Crews are aggressively attacking the fire from the ground and air. Please continue to avoid the area.
#NorteFire
The fire is at 10 acres at this time. Crews are aggressively attacking the fire from the ground and air. Please continue to avoid the area.
#NorteFire
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Lester L. Webster on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 11, 2017. Lester and his family are forever in our hearts.
Prepare ahead of the coming weather! Most OCFA fire stations have empty sandbags; select stations also have sand. Bring your own shovel and be ready to fill your bags.
Head to our website for more information and to find locations.
Sandbags - OCFA
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Rock, paper, scissors: Fire Prevention Week Edition!🔋
Remember these quick tips to help protect your home and family:
🔥 Install working smoke alarms.
🔌 Unplug devices once they’re fully charged.
⚡ Use the charger provided by the manufacturer
BRUSH FIRE - CAMP Pendleton
A brush fire is currently burning on Camp Pendleton, with smoke visible throughout portions of South Orange County.
OCFA is aware of the incident and is actively monitoring conditions. We will provide updates as needed.
OCFA celebrated Fire Prevention Week with Station Open House! 🚒
25 fire stations opened their doors to residents, giving community members the opportunity to meet their local firefighters, ask questions, and learn more about fire prevention. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
This #FirePreventionWeek we are highlighting the importance of safely charging lithium-ion batteries including those used in e-bikes. Remember these tips:
🔋Do not overcharge.
🔥Keep away from combustible materials.
🔌Follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.
Video description: An 18-second video shows a person riding an e-bike. Text on screen reads, “E-bikes are fun until…” The video then transitions to show a garage fire. Text on screen reads, “Charging isn’t handled properly.”
Vegetation fire stopped.
At 2 p.m. today, firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at the Prima Deshecha Landfill on Avenida La Pata near San Juan Capistrano.
With support from @OCWaste personnel spraying water on the fire, firefighters used hose lines and hand tools to stop the fire’s forward progress, holding it to 1.3 acres in less than ten minutes. No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged.
Video description: This 39-second video shows firefighters using hose lines and hand tools on a burned hillside at the Prima Deshecha Landfill. It ends with the OCFA logo and the words “In Service of Others.”
@CityOfSJC
@OCFirefighters
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a 1/2 acre vegetation fire near the Prima Deshecha Landfill on Avenida La Pata in San Juan Capistrano/Unincorporated Rancho Mission Viejo that was reported at 2 p.m.
@OCWaste
@OCSDSanJuanCap
@CHPCapistrano
@CityOfSJC
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Captain Thomas O. Wall on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 5, 1998. Thomas and his family are forever in our hearts.
What’s one small change you can make? Start by setting a reminder to unplug your device once it’s fully charged.🔋
It's Fire Prevention Week, and we’re sharing the importance of safely charging lithium-ion batteries. Making habits part of your routine can help reduce fire risks.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Captain Dennis Donelson on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on October 4, 1986. Dennis and his family are forever in our hearts.
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